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Employer Resource Navigator
Every hiring, training, and incentive resource for Hamilton County employers, organized by what you need.
Built from The county's hiring, training and incentive programs, with eligibility as each program publishes it
Eligibility is set by programs, not by us. The navigator tells you who to ask and what they require, and stops short of promising an outcome only the program can give.
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Free job matching, career services, and labor market resources for job seekers through WorkOne centers. Helps employers find workers and job seekers find jobs.
Who qualifies: Universal access, ALL job seekers and employers, no requirements. Free. How to start: Create free account at IndianaCareerConnect.com or visit WorkOne Center. Call 888-436-9092.
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WorkOne reimburses employers up to 50% of a new employee's wage during a contracted training period. Minimum wage: $13.50/hr for adults, $11/hr for youth. WorkOne pre-screens and refers qualified candidates.
Who qualifies: Participant must be WIOA Adult/Dislocated Worker eligible. Employer: public, nonprofit, or private sector. Must not show pattern of failing to retain … What you get: 50% wage reimbursement (up to 75% in exceptional cases). Only hours worked: no overtime, PTO, or commissions. How to start: Contact WorkOne Center. Staff develop OJT contracts between participant and employer.
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Places youth ages 16-24 in employer worksites at ZERO cost to the employer. WorkOne pays all wages and workers' compensation. Youth attend weekly career workshops. Hamilton County contact: Dorothee Cooke.
Who qualifies: Youth meeting WIOA Youth eligibility. In-School: 14-21. Out-of-School: 16-24. Must be low-income (ISY) or face barriers (OSY). What you get: WorkOne pays ALL wages + workers' comp. Zero cost to employer.
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Free fidelity bonds ($5,000-$25,000) for employers hiring individuals with barriers: ex-offenders, individuals in recovery, poor credit history, or dishonorable discharge. Covers first 6 months of employment.
Who qualifies: At-risk individuals: ex-offenders, poor credit/bankruptcy, recovering substance abusers, dishonorable discharge, lacking work history, TANF recipients… What you get: Free fidelity bonds: $5,000 standard (up to $25,000 with justification). $0 deductible. Covers first 6 months. How to start: Employer or job seeker contacts State Federal Bonding Program Coordinator by phone. Bond issued online, received by mail…
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Early-intervention outplacement services for workers affected by layoffs or plant closures. On-site orientations covering UI filing, job search, resume/interview workshops, retraining, and community resources.
Who qualifies: Triggered by WARN notice (employers with 100+ employees, 60 days advance notice required) or any employer-initiated layoff/closure. How to start: WARN notices submitted at in.gov/dwd/warn-notices. Non-WARN: contact local WorkOne Business Services team.
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State's free online labor exchange platform. Employers post jobs, search resumes, screen applicants at no cost. Postings syndicated to the National Labor Exchange for broader reach.
Who qualifies: Universal access, free for all job seekers and employers. 90,000+ job listings. How to start: Register at IndianaCareerConnect.com. If you've filed for UI, account already exists.
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WorkOne hosts, promotes, and manages hiring events at no cost to employers. Includes pre-screened candidates, social media promotion, and interview rooms/computer labs.
Who qualifies: Any employer. WorkOne hosts and manages at no cost. Pre-screened candidates.
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Priority access for veterans in all DOL-funded programs. Includes Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP), Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER), and WOTC veteran credits up to $9,600.
Who qualifies: Veterans receive priority of service in ALL DOL-funded programs. Includes DVOP (Disabled Veterans Outreach), LVER (Local Veterans Employment Represent… What you get: WOTC veteran credits up to $9,600. Priority access to all WorkOne services. How to start: Visit any WorkOne Center. Veterans are served first.
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Free access to IHC’s proprietary data intelligence platform combining 1,000+ datasets for evidence-based workforce and economic development decisions. Talent pipeline analytics, QoL scoring, and site selection data.
Who qualifies: Available to Hamilton County employers and site selectors. Free workforce analytics and economic data. How to start: Contact Invest Hamilton County: investhamiltoncounty.com
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Free employer access to WorkOne facilities for interviews, hiring events, skills testing, and computer labs. Professional setting at no cost.
Who qualifies: Any employer. Free to use, no membership or program enrollment required. How to start: Contact Kristal Heffley at WorkOne: 317-431-8383, kheffley@workonecentral.org
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ACT WorkKeys skills testing validates job candidates’ workplace abilities in applied math, workplace documents, and business writing. Free through WorkOne for employers and job seekers.
Who qualifies: Any employer or job seeker. Free when administered through WorkOne centers. What you get: Free for employers and job seekers through WorkOne. Certified NCRC credential for candidates who pass. How to start: Contact WorkOne: 317-431-8383, kheffley@workonecentral.org
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InvestEd · K-12 Employer Engagement (via The Pursuit Institute) IHC Local Hiring & Recruitment Compare
Direct employer access to Hamilton County's 6 school corporations through The Pursuit Institute (TPI). Sponsor a Modern Youth Apprenticeship (MYA), host paid interns, mentor capstone projects, or run workforce-readiness sessions. 100+ apprentices currently placed; 9 active career pathways (450+ supporting courses).
Who qualifies: Any Hamilton County employer. Best fit: organizations with capacity to mentor or supervise students 5–20 hrs/week. What you get: No employer cost beyond wages. State CSA funding ($5,000/student) supports apprentice tuition. Indiana Workforce Ready Grant covers some training. How to start: Email IHC Business Services (info@investhamiltoncounty.com) or contact The Pursuit Institute directly for pathway detail…
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IHC's flagship workforce intelligence platform: 619 occupations across 23 SOC major groups, hiring/turnover data, education pipeline, commute flows, wage curves, career ladder networks. Live data updated monthly. Free to all Hamilton County employers via the City BRE add-on.
Who qualifies: Any Hamilton County employer. Free access via existing IHC partner-city access codes (Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield) or direct request to IH… What you get: Free. No subscription, no credit card. How to start: Email Alex Business Services to get access: info@investhamiltoncounty.com
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Federal Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program reserves 3% of all federal contract dollars for qualifying small businesses. Hamilton County has multiple qualifying tracts. Once certified, you compete for set-aside contracts + receive 10% pricing preference in full-and-open competitions.
Who qualifies: Small business per SBA size standards + principal office in HUBZone tract + 35% of employees live in HUBZone tract. What you get: Direct contract opportunities. Indirect: makes you eligible for joint ventures with non-HUBZone primes. How to start: Visit certify.sba.gov to start application. Use HUBZone Map (sba.gov/hubzone-map) to verify tract eligibility before app…
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Indiana J-1 Visa Waiver Program (Conrad 30) · International Medical Graduate Recruitment IPHCA + Indiana DOH + USDOS Federal Hiring & Recruitment Compare
Allows Indiana healthcare employers to recruit international medical graduates by sponsoring a waiver of the J-1 visa's two-year home-residence requirement. Indiana receives 30 slots per year (44 applications competed for 30 slots in the 2026 cycle). Physician must commit to at least 3 years of full-time service at a HPSA/MUA/MUP site, beginning within 90 days of waiver approval. All specialties accepted but primary care prioritized.
Who qualifies: Healthcare employers operating in or serving HPSA/MUA/MUP areas. Hamilton County has multiple HPSA-designated census tracts. Bona fide full-time emplo… How to start: 2027 cycle opens fall 2026. Application starts at IPHCA. Contact Natalie Morrison. State review by Gabby Long at Indiana…
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Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) · Indiana Multistate License Indiana PLA + NCSBN State Hiring & Recruitment Compare
Indiana is the 34th state to join the Nurse Licensure Compact. RNs and LPNs holding a multistate license from any of the 33+ partner states can practice in Indiana (in person or via telehealth) without obtaining an Indiana-specific license, and Indiana-licensed nurses can practice in other compact states. Removes a significant licensure barrier for healthcare employers recruiting clinical nurses across state lines, particularly relevant for Hamilton County's proximity to Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan markets.
Who qualifies: Hamilton County hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, and behavioral health clinics employing RNs and LPNs. Nurses must hold or apply for the mult… How to start: Employers verify nurse candidates' licensure at nursecompact.com. Nurses apply through Indiana PLA. Verification of mult…
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Indiana CPA Society · Firm Administrator Hub & Career Center INCPAS Private Hiring & Recruitment Compare
INCPAS is the statewide professional society for CPAs and accounting firms. Membership unlocks the Firm Administrator Hub (practice management tools, peer benchmarking, HR templates), the INCPAS Career Center job board for recruiting accountants, the INCPAS Scholars Program (talent pipeline supporting accounting students), and discounted CPE/CE for the entire firm. Firm membership runs ~$330–$400/yr per CPA depending on tier; the Career Center allows non-member job postings on a per-post basis. Designed for CPA firms of any size, including the many <10-person firms in Hamilton County.
Who qualifies: Indiana-licensed CPA firms; individual CPA membership required for full-firm access. Career Center open to any employer hiring accounting talent. How to start: Join at incpas.org/membership or post a job at careers.incpas.org. Firm-wide CPE catalog and the Scholars Program are ac…
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Indiana Bankers Association · Future Leadership Division & BankTalentHQ Indiana Bankers Association Private Hiring & Recruitment Compare
The Indiana Bankers Association (rebranded indiana.bank) is the statewide trade association for Indiana banks. Member resources include the Future Leadership Division (next-generation banker development), the Commercial Lending School, Universal Banker Certification, a Soft Skills Webinar Series, the BankLEAD Internships student pipeline program, BankTalentHQ (the national banking job board), an annual industry compensation survey, and Google Groups peer-learning forums. Most resources are member-only; BankTalentHQ job postings are open to any banking employer. Built for community and regional banks of all sizes.
Who qualifies: Bank or bank-affiliated employer in Indiana. Most credit unions are served by the separate Indiana Credit Union League. How to start: Visit indiana.bank to join, or post jobs directly at banktalenthq.com. Sign individual bankers up for the Future Leaders…
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Big I · Independent Insurance Agents Virtual University & Hires Toolkit Big I / Big I Indiana Private Hiring & Recruitment Compare
The Big I is the national federation of independent insurance agencies (IIABA), with an Indiana state affiliate. Member benefits include the Big I Virtual University (18,000+ pages of agency-specific reference content, on-demand webinars, and CE), Big I Hires (recruiting/onboarding/training toolkit), perpetuation and succession-planning resources for owner transitions, agency E&O coverage designed specifically for independent agencies, and the Young Agents emerging-leader network. Membership is per-agency through the state affiliate.
Who qualifies: Independent insurance agencies (P&C, life/health). Captive agency channels (State Farm, Allstate) are not eligible. How to start: Join through Big I Indiana (the state affiliate). Members log in at independentagent.com to access the Virtual Universit…
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Homebase · Free Scheduling, Time Clock & HR for Small Hourly Teams Homebase Inc. Private Hiring & Recruitment Compare
All-in-one team management platform purpose-built for small hourly employers (restaurants, retail, salons, fitness studios). Free forever for one location with unlimited employees: scheduling, time clock with web/mobile/POS punch-in, team messaging, labor cost tracking, and hiring (free job posts to Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Craigslist). Paid tiers add multi-location, advanced time tracking, HR & compliance pack with HR Pro on-call advisor, payroll integration, and labor-law-compliant scheduling alerts. Used by ~100,000+ U.S. small businesses.
Who qualifies: Any small business with hourly employees. Free tier requires single location; no employee count cap on the free plan. How to start: Sign up free at joinhomebase.com, no credit card. POS integrations (Square, Clover, Toast, Lightspeed) one-click. HR Pro…
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